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The Richmond is a residential neighborhood with vibrant small businesses, single-family homes and multi-unit buildings, a strong service network of neighborhood nonprofits, and great access to nature and open spaces.
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S.F. police arrest man for allegedly vandalizing anti-Connie Chan taxi
Chan campaign denounces property damage as Wiener makes moves in the Richmond
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Richmond BUzz
Richmond Buzz: Two Clement Street eateries return, and gooey cheese imminent
In this week’s Richmond Buzz, a couple of dim sum spots are back, and more.
People We Meet
People We Meet: Complex characters at Simple Pleasures
Ahmed Riad took over Simple Pleasures in 1994. Today, he and his wife Diana Riggio keep the place’s vibrant, social atmosphere alive.
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Great Highway measure to reopen coastal road set to qualify for November ballot
Volunteers gathered 15,626 signatures for a measure that would reopen the Great Highway on weekdays and leave the park open on weekends.
A monster stolen, a monster regained: Inside a San Francisco cargo-bike heist
After a Richmond District cargo bike was stolen on Monday, one local bike enthusiast took matters into her own pedals.
Michael Durand, Westside newspaperman who turned neighbors into writers, dies at 70
Newspaper editor Michael Durand died last week, leaving behind two neighborhood papers, and a legacy of writers.
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Election 2026
‘Apologize and take it down’: Scott Wiener pulls plug on Connie Chan AI chatbot
Several said the best thing for Wiener to do would be to scuttle his Connie Chan chatbot. And that came to pass.
Follow the money: 5 takeaways from latest S.F. campaign finance filings
The election is a mere 88 days away, and filings released last Friday offer a glimpse of the money pouring into the races on the ballot.
Meet the S.F. school board candidates: What is your No. 1 priority?
Seven candidates are facing off for three seats on the San Francisco School Board. Every week, Mission Local will ask them one question.
After crowded candidate forums, District 10 voters push back on giving everyone the mic
Nine of the 10 candidates slated to appear on the ballot attended last week’s forum; some admitted they lacked knowledge of major issues.
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